Pay & Benefits
One Quarter of Suspended Feds Have Been Suspended Before
Official data show serious discipline for feds is rare, but secret settlements obscure true figures.
Management
Treasury Deletes Potentially Unlawful Trump Retweet
One expert says there's no doubt the department crossed the line drawn by the Hatch Act: "It's a violation. Full stop."
Management
Three-Quarters of Homeland Security's Employee Non-Disclosure Agreements Fail to Comply With Federal Law
DHS also struck 7,000 settlement agreements over the last four years, most of which were out of compliance.
Pay & Benefits
How Big a Deal Are the Governmentwide Hiring Reforms That Trump Just Signed Into Law?
Workforce observers praise the reforms, but caution they’re not a "panacea."
Management
Hundreds of USDA Employees Face a Decision to Relocate or Take a Buyout
Skeptics question whether relocations are an attempt to undermine science.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call for Broad Changes at VA After Report of Mar-a-Lago Members’ Influence
One top committee member launches investigation into alleged undue policy-making involvement.
Management
Postal Service Loses $1.5B in Third Quarter Despite Growing Revenue
Postmaster general says her agency doesn't know what to expect from Trump task force's forthcoming report.
Management
Trump's Postal Task Force Has Recommendations Ready for the President
Proposals that will be shared in the coming weeks make good on "reestablishing a sustainable business model for USPS," official says.
Management
The Pentagon Could Save Billions of Dollars by Fixing Problems It Already Knows About
Open recommendations include fixing 12-year-old issues with security clearances and ensuring convicted criminals cannot purchase guns.
Oversight
ICE Employee Who Repeatedly Told Coworkers to Vote Hillary Is Barred From Federal Service
Watchdog is cracking down on feds in immigration who inappropriately voiced support for Clinton in the 2016 election.
Management
Taxpayers at Risk of Overpaying for an Ineffective Border Wall
Report shows Trump administration "has no clue what it is doing," Democratic lawmaker says.
Pay & Benefits
Government Still Owes Money to Feds Deployed to Hurricane Response Last Year
Meanwhile, many FEMA employees working emergencies before 2017 likely owe the government money for overpayments.
Management
House and Senate Again Decline to Fund Trump's Proposed Homeland Security Hiring Spree
The chambers have different ideas for fiscal 2019, but neither matches the White House's requests.
Management
Senate Sends Trump Defense Bill With 'Arbitrary' Cuts That May Not Save Money
Former Pentagon officials question the wisdom of slashing back-office functions.
Oversight
Former Fed Convicted of Defrauding Disabled Vet, Then Lying to Get Background Check Job
VA employee sought to steal $680K in veteran's assets, then made up fake university to get OPM job.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Federal Employees to Smoke Pot Where It’s Legal
Under current guidance, agencies can fire feds for using marijuana, even in states where medical or recreational use is legal.
Management
How the Agencies With the Oldest Workforces Are Preparing for a Retirement Exodus
Data and recruiting initiatives help, but officials also want more money and people.
Management
As Probes Pile Up, Trump Administration Says It’s Reunified All Eligible Immigrant Families
More than 700 children remain separated from their parents, many of whom have already been deported.
Management
OPM May Scrap the Most Significant Change in Its Reorg Plan
Agency may not move itself into the executive office of the president after all, OPM director says, but plans unilateral action on other parts of the reorganization this year.
Pay & Benefits